Honda CRF250 vs Kawasaki KX65 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Big bike appeal Performance Ride quality Read More	Performance Handling Read More
Things we don't like	Subjective front styling No ABS Read More	Stiff ride quality Ergonomically tight for tall riders Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	250 cc	64 cc
Maximum Power	24.4 hp	16.4 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	10.1 L	3.8 L
Bore X Stroke	76 mm x 55 mm	44.5 mm x 41.6 mm
Valve Configuration	OHC	OHC
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	10.7:1	8.4:1
Maximum Torque	22.6 Nm	9.7 Nm
Engine Type	Liquid-Cooled, 4 Valves, Single, DOHC	Single Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 2-Stroke, Single 4-Petal Piston Reed Valve
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	2-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
RPM at Maximum Torque	6750 rpm	11000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	12500 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Pre-Mix

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	Off Road
Height	1425 mm	955 mm
Kerb Weight	157 kg	57 kg
Seat Height	895 mm	760 mm
Length	2210 mm	1590 mm
Ground Clearance	270 mm	305 mm
Seating Capacity	2	1
Width	900 mm	760 mm
Wheel Base	1455 mm	1120 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Kick
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	PGM-FI	Carburetor
Fuel Reserve	1.6 L	--
Ignition System	--	Digital, CDI

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	120/80 R18	80/100 R12
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R12
Front Wheel Size	R21	R14
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Front Tyre	--	60/100 R14

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Inverted Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Prolink	Uni Trak

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	No
Pass Switch	Yes	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Off Road Off Road	Off Road Off Road
Leg Guards	No	No
Central Locking	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	No	No
Engine Check Warning	--	No
Side Reflectors	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	No
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	No
Tachometer	Yes	No
Tripmeter	Yes	No
Display Screen	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	No
Navigator	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	--	No
Oil Change Indicator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Straight Dual Straight	Single Seat Single Seat
Side Wings	No	Yes
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish	--	No
Body Frame Type	--	Double Cradle Double Cradle
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	No

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	Bulb Bulb	No
Indicator Light	Yes	No
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	No
Head Lamp	LED LED	No

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc